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OKC ROTARY NEWSSept. 22, 2026 | Volume 115 | No. 12
In-Person and Livestreamed from Christian Life Center - St. Luke's Methodist Church | 11:55
Link to the Livestream 11:55am
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Dr. Russell Evans earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in economics from Oklahoma State University and specializes in regional economic forecasting and local tax incidence analysis. Dr. Evans’ research is focused on issues important to local civic leaders, including regional economic and fiscal forecasts, the economic impact of the state’s oil and gas sector, the fiscal impact of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Oklahoma Consumer Sentiment Index and the Oklahoma Energy Index. READ MORE
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Chair of the Day: Randy McDaniel
Attendance Scanner/Greeters: Michelle Furrer, Rachel Smith-Streck
Registration: Kathryn Wilson -Wheeler, Stacy Murray
New Rotarian Welcome Table: Valerie Aubert
Introduction of Guests: Chip Oppenheim
Invocation/Pledge/National Anthem Leader: DesJean Jones
Introduction of New Rotarians: Melissa Richey
Microphone/ Q & A: Lezel Safi, Tania Smith
Menu: Pork Tamales, Chicken Enchiladas, Chips w/Guacamole (v), Spanish Rice (v), Corn and Black Bean Salad (v), Southwest Salad (v)
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club 29 breakfastSept. 24, 2026 | 7:00am
Quail Creek Country Club | Wingspan Room
Chairs: John D. Williams, David Hull
Speaker: Emily Comisar - OKC Rep Theater
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Don't Forget to Write
by Paul Moore
We all were tasked with writing from an early age. Whether it was printed or cursive, we were expected to address a topic, often one not of our choosing. Some of us loved that, some hated it, but it was either that or stay in First Grade forever!
As the years went by, something called a term paper arose. It might have begun in junior high or high school but the expectations grew substantially. We were taught proper techniques for researching, creating an outline, arranging our thoughts on index cards etc. We were even taught to diagram a sentence! Where was Chat GPT when we were struggling through that?
By college, for those of us who went that route, it began to feel like we were writing an entire book. At that stage of life, my wife and I were dating. She was quite dismayed to discover that I didn’t follow the rules of writing a term paper. I read up on the subject and the thoughts somehow fell into a logical pattern in my head. I then sat down at my typewriter (I know, what’s that?) and cranked out the finished paper. I could produce 20 pages in a night. (My wife was and is a rule follower. I am a law follower but not necessarily a rule follower. It’s a subtle difference, right?) READ MORE
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New Rotarians
Melissa Richey will introduce new rotarians Robbie Squires, Nicole Jevsevar, Sean Mossman, and Dave Bryant.
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25% Discount to Darci Lynne's Christmas Show!As a thank you from Darci Lynne Farmer and her team for allowing her to spend time with us last December, fellow member Clarke Farmer has generously coordinated a 25% discount for Club 29 Rotarians to attend her upcoming Christmas Show.
Darci Lynne and Friends Live at Rose State Performing Arts Center in Midwest City
December 10 - 7:30 pm
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Rotary Magazine for Rotarian Subcribers
The best way to get to know Barcelona? Start by getting lost, says local Rotarian Albert Torras. The journalist and tour guide leads magazine senior writer Diana Schoberg on a beguiling journey through the host city for the 2027 Rotary International Convention. Find out why this Spanish city — and Rotary's equally captivating global gathering — should top your bucket list.
Read the story in your digital copy of the September 2026 issue. Then get ready to join us in Barcelona 26-30 June when registration opens later this month
In another of this month's feature stories, we explore the legacy of soul music legend Otis Redding. The late singer's family — including two Rotarians — is carrying on his work to lift up young musicians.
In the Our World section, learn about an invasive species that, besides guzzling scarce water resources and threatening native habitat, is elevating another risk in California: fire. Rotary members, Interactors, and other volunteers are rooting out the invader.
Finally, in this month’s Our Clubs report, get the reel story behind the Rotary Club of Titusville, Pennsylvania.
Prefer to listen? Check out the Rotary Voices podcast for audio versions of the magazine's best storytelling, along with full episodes featuring bonus interviews
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| =>Accounting Email Change
On July 1, 2024 the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City updated our accounting software to QuickBooks Online. With this change, the email address that sends your statements has been updated to: quickbooks@notification.intuit.com
Please add the above email address to your safe senders list and check your spam/junk folders for communications from the Rotary office. Quarterly statements were emailed and we appreciate your assistance to ensure timely payment.
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Memorials
The Rotary Club 29 Foundation accepts gifts honoring loved ones.
A contribution can be made here
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In the News
If you have good news - honors, awards, new achievements - to share with the club please let us know!
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Upcoming Events
October 6-9, 2026 - BookBus
October 13, 2026 - Rotary Afterhours
December 15, 2026 - Winter Party
April 7, 2027 - Rotary Club of Okla. City visits Rotary Club of Tulsa
April 17, 2027 - Pickleball Tournament
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| Rotary Club 29 Online Directory
DacDb has a new App in the App/Play Store!!
Rotary Club 29 has an online membership directory which contains current content information for all club members. The link to access the Club 29 directory can be found at the top of the home page of okcrotary.club or by clicking here.
OKC Rotary has provided this tool as a convenience to help members stay in touch with one another. The online directory, just like the printed roster, should only be used for Rotary purposes. If you need help in accessing the directory, please email the office.
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FUTURE PROGRAMS
2026-2027 Program Schedule
September 29, 2026-
Brian Bogert – Social Order Dining Collective
October 6, 2026 -
Robert Ross – Inasmuch Foundation - "Connecting Community for Good"
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ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP
Sept. 15, 2026: In-Person, Online, Makeups: 228
Total Present & Makeup: 40%
Membership: 591
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